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Thursday, July 13, 2006

keeping the joints healthy

Here's a few tips for healthy joints: (1) Eat joint-healthy foods. These include foods high in sulfur such as eggs, onions, garlic, broccoli, chicken, seafood, and nuts. Omega-3 acids, found in fish & flax, have been shown to be beneficial to the joints by reducing inflammation. (2) Get massages! Poor circulation can worsen joint pain. Massages can send nutrient-rich blood to the joints. (3) Move it! There is a saying in Chinese medicine that the hinges on a frequently used door do not rust. That means that if you keep the joints moving, they will be kept strong and flexible.

2 Comments:

Anonymous said...

What kind of massage joint therapy would you recommend for cancer patients? What do you think about Thai-yoga therapy?

~Gracie

16/7/06 6:51 PM

 
Dr. Friedman said...

My recommendations for cancer patients vary depending on the person's condition, but in general I recommend massage therapists who specialize in lymphatic drainage and/or gentle massage. Thai massage is like a passive yoga class and could be fine, but again, it depends on the person's condition since it can be quite intense.

16/7/06 8:47 PM

 

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